US Marine attack helicopters to field long-range missiles by 2027
L3Harris Technologies will produce its Red Wolf systems for the Marine Corps’ Precision Attack Strike Munition program.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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New Zealand NH90 helicopters fly record distance across Tasman Sea
The flight broke the previous over-water record of 521 miles across the Coral Sea Basin between Australia and Papua New Guinea.
US Army awards $179M missile warning contract to BAE Systems
The contract covers the first two production lots of the Limited Interim Missile Warning System.
By Aaron Mehta
Lawmakers want must-pass defense bill to protect protesters from the military
Outraged Democrats plan to use the massive defense budget and policy bill to fight President Donald Trump’s push to use the U.S. military to quell days of riots, and they may seek defense cuts to do it.
By Joe Gould
The Army’s future vertical lift plan may have a supplier problem
The good news for industry is the Army rotorcraft market should sit at $8-10 billion a year for the next decade.
By Aaron Mehta
Malaysia confirms delivery, training schedule for light attack helicopters
The MD 530G helicopters were originally slated to be delivered by December 2018, but the schedule has repeatedly been pushed back over technical issues.
By Mike Yeo
Thai Air Force releases wish list for the next decade
The Royal Thai Air Force has set out its procurement priorities for the coming decade, with new transport aircraft, combat search-and-rescue helicopters, and light attack aircraft topping the list.
By Mike Yeo
Replacing US Marine’s CH-53K helos with CH-47F choppers is a poor idea
The CH-47F does not have the lift or the range to support establishing critical bases needed for a fight in the Pacific, a reader says.
By Scott Trail
Britain orders Airbus H145 helos amid scramble to fix pilot shortage
The order of additional H145 helicopters reflects the increasing number of rotary rear crew and pilots required by the British military.
Lebanon’s Air Force to arm newly refurbished AB 212 helicopters
The Lebanese Air Force has refurbished an Agusta-Bell AB 212 helicopter as part of a proof of concept, and will now begin a five-year project to revive the fleet with five operational helicopters.
By Agnes Helou
BAE to bring advanced radar jamming tech to US Army aircraft
BAE Systems is under contract with the U.S. Army to develop a smaller, lighter advanced jamming system for helicopters and unmanned aircraft.
By Jen Judson